Newsom deploys an additional 1,000 National Guard members to California wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Sunday that he increased California National Guard personnel to combat the Los Angeles wildfires.

In a statement, Newsom said he was adding 1,000 more members to combat the spread of the fires, bringing the total to 2,500 service members. Thousands of other first responders are attempting to rein in the flames as more winds are expected in the area.

“The men and women of the California National Guard have been on the ground since day one ...